Located on a narrow medieval street in the historic
center of Ljubljana the Hotel Vander is constructed within the
interior space of four adjacent historic buildings.

Photo: Miran Kambič

The ground floor space, containing the reception, restaurant and
bar/lounge areas, serves as the main public part of the
building.

Photo: Miran Kambič

Photo: David Lotrič

Photo: Miran Kambič

The next three levels, organized around a vertical atrium,
contains 16 hotel rooms. A hanging metal curtain on the northern
wall of the atrium allows diffused light to enter the core of the
building.

Photo: Miran Kambič

Photo: Miran Kambič

Photo: David Lotrič

The interior design follows a continuous line which runs almost
imperceptibly from house to house. The rooms are light and airy
with mirrored partitions separating the bathrooms. A special
feature of the hotel is a large rooftop terrace with a glass
enclosed Yoga studio and a swimming pool.

Photo: David Lotrič

Photo: Miran Kambič

Photo: David Lotrič

The facades of the historic buildings have been preserved
creating a totally different experience once inside the hotel
where, due to the kaleidoscopic play of 3D patterns and
reflections, the visitor becomes part of the interior.

Drawing courtesy Sadar + Vuga
Elevation

During the renovation of the building, extensive archeological
excavations revealed that there was once an embankment on the River
in Roman times, when the town was called Emona. The embankment
was reinforced with a jetty which was used as a small
harbor.

Numerous finds have confirmed that tailors and shoemakers
lived here in the Middle Ages. The site is one of the most
significant discoveries in Ljubljana in recent years. The
Vander is anchored here with a new style, but with its heart rooted
in history.